Best Sid Meier’s Civilization VII settings for the AMD RX 7800 XT (2026)
On a AMD RX 7800 XT (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 7 9700X-class CPU), Sid Meier’s Civilization VII runs at roughly 164 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 167FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 179 | 179 |
| 1440p | 167 | 164 |
| 4K | 83 | 82 |
💡 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Turn-based strategy - late-game turns lean on the CPU more than the GPU.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Civilization VII supports DLSS and FSR. A nice boost, though a turn-based strategy game rarely needs huge frame rates.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution across the map. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Terrain DetailHighbaseline
Detail of the world map tiles and geometry. High is a clean trade.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Ocean and river reflection detail. Medium/High is plenty.
Reflection QualityMediumbaseline
Screen-space reflections on water. Medium is plenty.
Ambient OcclusionMediumbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth on the map. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
BloomOnbaseline
Glow around bright lights. Cheap; set to taste.
MSAA2xbaseline
Hardware edge smoothing - heavy at higher steps. 2x is plenty; 8x tanks FPS for little gain.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the AMD RX 7800 XT get in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages around 164 FPS at 1440p in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII — up from about 167 FPS with everything on High.
Can the AMD RX 7800 XT run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages roughly 164 FPS in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII — a smooth experience.
What are the best Sid Meier’s Civilization VII settings for the AMD RX 7800 XT?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Terrain Detail down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.